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Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology and Adult Critical Care

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1982)

Professional interests include: subarachnoid hemorrhage, head injury, intracerebral hemorrhage, and more.

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza Suite: Suite 10400
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 362-2999

Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD is a vascular neurologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in vascular neurology and adult critical care. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1982 and has 44 years of experience. Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD is affiliated with WashU Medicine.

Office Locations

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza
Saint Louis, MO 63110

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WashU Medicine

1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plaza Suite: Suite 10400
Saint Louis, MO 63110

(314) 362-2999

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Michael N. Diringer, a professor of neurology at Washington University in St. Louis and the president of the Neurocritical Care Society, is a nonbeliever. "”—"Evidence Sparse for Using Induced Coma as Therapy (Published 2006)", New York Times, January 2006

“Hypothermia is making an enormous resurgence,'' said Dr. Michael N. Diringer, associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Washington University in St. Louis. ''”—"Hope Rises for Patient Cooling Therapy (Published 2003)", New York Times, August 2003

“"Hypothermia is making an enormous resurgence," said Dr. Michael N. Diringer, associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Washington University in St. Louis.”—"Hope Rises for Patient Cooling Therapy", The Gadsden Times, August 2003

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	113
inpatient care	113

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	78
inpatient care	78

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	70
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	57
Dementia	22
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	54
inpatient care	54

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	61
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	49
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2014

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Saint Louis, MO were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2014

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	23
Male	25

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	34
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	15
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	16

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD From 2012 - 2014

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and stroke.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	43
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurology and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1982)

Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals (1985)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

WashU Medicine

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$6,822 $6,822
PORTOLA PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$1,675 BEVYXXA $1,675
Covidien LP	$400 Aircraft Medical $400
Allergan Inc.	$373 $373
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$367 Exparel $367
Other	$783 Briviact $118	ARCTIC SUN $109	Temperature Management System Start-Up Kit $91	$465

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,773
Consulting Fee	$3,367
Travel and Lodging	$2,209
Food and Beverage	$1,071

Research Payments

Dr. Michael N. Diringer, MD has received 24 research payments totaling $547,617.

Biography

Dr. Michael Diringer works as an adult critical care and vascular neurology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Diringer include head injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and brain imaging (neuroimaging). He is professionally affiliated with WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Stony Brook University Medical Center for residency.